tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.comments2018-08-14T11:42:08.489-06:00Peoria Rocks!Diane Vespahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11526837521871097168noreply@blogger.comBlogger1242125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-56800786197514232112014-01-03T08:28:03.841-06:002014-01-03T08:28:03.841-06:00I still live in Peoria.I still live in Peoria.Diane Vespahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526837521871097168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-45010567991060888502014-01-02T23:18:59.234-06:002014-01-02T23:18:59.234-06:00When are you changing the name of this blog to &qu...When are you changing the name of this blog to &quot;Dunlap Rocks?&quot;<br /><br />The Peoria Pundithttp://thepeoriapundit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-42124776827619219342013-12-19T16:16:31.881-06:002013-12-19T16:16:31.881-06:00Last I heard it was. (Please tell me I am wrong!) ...Last I heard it was. (Please tell me I am wrong!) It would be a $600,000 cut. People think the teachers just get an extra off period, not true. So much is done by teachers during that time to help students.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-40039767425145111612013-12-19T16:07:41.004-06:002013-12-19T16:07:41.004-06:00From a fellow Mom of a middle-schooler plus a soon...From a fellow Mom of a middle-schooler plus a soon to be middle-schooler - I completely agree. I don&#39;t think that&#39;s on the table.Diane Vespahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526837521871097168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-32404533627194998892013-12-19T16:02:45.915-06:002013-12-19T16:02:45.915-06:00Please help keep the middle school concept in Dunl...Please help keep the middle school concept in Dunlap Schools. If the middle school concept is removed children will truly struggle academically. Encourage others to support the importance of the middle school child&#39;s development.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-37635251302278883702013-12-18T21:52:08.955-06:002013-12-18T21:52:08.955-06:00There is ongoing discussion in regards to this on ...There is ongoing discussion in regards to this on my FB page. You can also feel free to post your comments here.Diane Vespahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526837521871097168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-90140757628742570802013-10-14T12:09:46.187-06:002013-10-14T12:09:46.187-06:00Anonie Moose
The TIFs are paying off as revenue...Anonie Moose<br /><br /> The TIFs are paying off as revenue from resulting development and refurbishings in the designated TIFs continue to increase.<br /><br /> The investment in the Pere Marquette Marriott as well serves to better the downtown generally.<br /><br /> Peoria is changing for the better under Jim Ardis&#39; guiding hand already and I&#39;m sure shall continue to do so. I have no reason to think otherwise.<br /><br /> And Peoria Illinois will never been a destination point for those wishing to visit &#39;world class&#39; museums.<br /><br /><br /><br />signed,<br /><br /> Anonie M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-48840457334933177802013-03-26T07:34:32.380-06:002013-03-26T07:34:32.380-06:00This goes for at-large council seats as well - alt...This goes for at-large council seats as well - although for this particular election cycle that doesn&#39;t apply.Diane Vespahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526837521871097168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-51890378994544464132013-02-11T17:09:08.768-06:002013-02-11T17:09:08.768-06:00I remember stories in the PJS about subsidence pro...I remember stories in the PJS about subsidence problems with some homes in the newer subdivisions on the west side for Charter Oak Vilage a few years back.Vonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02031936973263462500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-6919956847438032402011-05-19T23:37:47.559-06:002011-05-19T23:37:47.559-06:00Thank Ms. Vespa. This is just the info I needed.Thank Ms. Vespa. This is just the info I needed.Frustratednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-49585123503523726092011-05-10T10:05:51.267-06:002011-05-10T10:05:51.267-06:00...and I believe you can agree to a stipulation at......and I believe you can agree to a stipulation at any time, that is, you don&#39;t have to wait for the protest period. Bring a copy of your HUD statement that you received at closing and a copy of the warranty deed to the Assessment Office. You may want to call in advance for an appointment.Diane Vespahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526837521871097168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-40224258288007401782011-05-10T10:04:31.918-06:002011-05-10T10:04:31.918-06:00Absolutely. In fact, if it wasn&#39;t a foreclosur...Absolutely. In fact, if it wasn&#39;t a foreclosure or bankruptcy, they should agree to a &quot;stipulation&quot; - that is, you both agree that the new assessed valuation becomes 1/3 of your purchase price.Diane Vespahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526837521871097168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-46133063946741852772011-05-09T23:12:13.528-06:002011-05-09T23:12:13.528-06:00Is purchasing a home at a price significantly lowe...Is purchasing a home at a price significantly lower than the assessed valuation sufficient justification to support a protest, assuming the protest is filed in a timely manner??Frustratednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-9556719089947511682011-02-11T21:55:57.203-06:002011-02-11T21:55:57.203-06:00Well, that makes at least 2 that didn&#39;t answer...Well, that makes at least 2 that didn&#39;t answer the second part of the question :) Do you want to address it this time, Diane?Jonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-48381779215174829762011-02-03T22:58:02.759-06:002011-02-03T22:58:02.759-06:00Hi Jon,
I have stated all along that I didn&#39;t...Hi Jon,<br /><br />I have stated all along that I didn&#39;t want to see the district waste resources, financial and otherwise on a charter school at this time. I feel that all of our efforts should have been focused on improving academics, discipline and safety in our existing schools. Obviously this is one area where I disagree with Rick but I still think that he is the superior choice out of the four running. He has all the requisite skills and his heart is in the right place, IMO. It would be rare to find a candidate where you agree with them on all points. <br /><br />I was disappointed that he didn&#39;t answer the second part of that question which I feel is very relevant, but I&#39;m sure I&#39;ll have opportunity before election day to ask it of him again.Diane Vespahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526837521871097168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-3264238130938388442011-02-03T22:38:54.417-06:002011-02-03T22:38:54.417-06:00Thanks to you both for the info - I am curious as ...Thanks to you both for the info - I am curious as to why Rick didn&#39;t choose to run from the beginning, though I&#39;m happy he and at least one other have expressed a desire to do so now.<br /><br />Your question about the charter school seemed....uh...not exactly unbiased. Perhaps, Diane, you&#39;ll share your answer to that same question.Jonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-8706225365925260902010-11-02T21:18:06.717-06:002010-11-02T21:18:06.717-06:00Haven&#39;t checked the camera....how&#39;s the co...Haven&#39;t checked the camera....how&#39;s the construction coming along?mazrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-262535665538132862010-09-24T08:29:09.569-06:002010-09-24T08:29:09.569-06:00Doesn&#39;t look like much has gotten down since A...Doesn&#39;t look like much has gotten down since Aug 17thAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-15537744915607059982010-08-24T13:32:43.368-06:002010-08-24T13:32:43.368-06:00Glad you found a new toy, KCdad. Lol!Glad you found a new toy, KCdad. Lol!Diane Vespahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526837521871097168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-17663498043843646862010-08-24T13:25:48.471-06:002010-08-24T13:25:48.471-06:00Oh wait... a tractor is moving back and forthOh wait... a tractor is moving back and forthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-33728352060542545302010-08-24T07:51:04.502-06:002010-08-24T07:51:04.502-06:00The camera may be up and running but the construct...The camera may be up and running but the construction isn&#39;t... it is 8:49 Tuesday morning and traffic is flowing by and nothing is moving in &quot;the block&quot;.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-44716192565763991852010-08-18T11:53:58.100-06:002010-08-18T11:53:58.100-06:00I wonder if you&#39;ll actually be able to SEE the...I wonder if you&#39;ll actually be able to SEE the taxpayers dollars going down the toilet?Vonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02031936973263462500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-82756651611714822692010-05-20T06:59:09.740-06:002010-05-20T06:59:09.740-06:00I heard this morning, on the radio, that Mary Davi...I heard this morning, on the radio, that Mary Davis is due in court today!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930359116916256170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-42100294677446556022010-04-29T14:24:35.589-06:002010-04-29T14:24:35.589-06:00Thanks for the pictures of some of my favorite lit...Thanks for the pictures of some of my favorite little protestors--your children, the Adkins-Dutro children and the Elliott-Gardner children..Sharon Crewsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-295030630772262487.post-89094189267637202632010-04-25T12:05:07.495-06:002010-04-25T12:05:07.495-06:00You are right. I don&#39;t have a first hand accou...You are right. I don&#39;t have a first hand account of how things are going at Richwoods - although in my defense when I used the term &quot;absolute chaos&quot; I wasn&#39;t really thinking about Richwoods. I was referring to the significant unknowns that exist in relation to the merging of Woodruff and Central. My apologies if my comments offended you.Diane Vespahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526837521871097168noreply@blogger.com